Blush Author: Lauren Jameson Release Date: May 7, 2013 Publisher: NAL Trade ISBN: 978-0451419729 In Vino Veritas #1 Genre: Erotic Romance Format(s): paperback (304 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley Keep reading for the details about a special GIVEAWAY of Blush! Book Spotlight: Madeline Stone is determined to heal from her tragic past, one difficult step at a time…and she doesn’t need any distractions. Then she meets a mysterious and captivating stranger—and over a glass of outrageously expensive wine, her world turns upside down. Try as she might to banish the wealthy business mogul from her thoughts, Madeline can’t fight Alex’s staggering appeal or his enticing offer...

Today we welcome back Nena from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly review blog. She brings you today’s Guest Review of… Down London Road Author: Samantha Young Release Date: May 7, 2013 Publisher: NAL Trade On Dublin Street #2 ISBN: #978-0451419712 Genre: Contemporary Romance Format(s): Paperback (384 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: It has always been up to Johanna to care for her family, particularly her younger brother, Cole. With an absent father and a useless mother, she’s been making decisions based on what’s best for Cole for as long as she can remember. She even determines what men to...

Children of the Underground Author: Trevor Shane Release Date: April 2, 2013 Publisher: NAL Trade Children of Paranoia #2 ISBN: #978-0451239297 Genre: Suspense Format(s): Paperback (400 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Even if you have choices, sometimes you have only one worth taking. The war had been raging for as long as anyone could remember. The secret, endless war between two opposing sides—one good, one evil. Neither side knows which is which; it is kill or be killed in an invisible conflict where assassination is the weapon of choice. When she was just seventeen, Maria was pulled into this secret war and they killed her lover...

Lover At Last Author: JR Ward Release Date: March 26, 2013 Publisher: NAL Black Dagger Brotherhood #11 ISBN: #978-0451239358 Genre: Paranormal Romance, m/m romance Format(s): Hardcover (608 pgs), e-book Book Source: Purchased with my own funds About the book: Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside,...

Please welcome Wendy, who brings you today’s Guest Review of… House Rules Author: Chloe Neill Release Date: Feb. 5, 2013 Publisher: NAL Chicagoland Vampires #7 ISBN: #978-0451237101 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (352 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps. At the tender age of twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal—tested like never before. It started with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is...

Today I would like to introduce to you one of my good friends, Nena. Recently, Nena started her own book blog, the good, the bad and the ugly, and I adore her quick and easy format for reviewing books. Please help me welcome Nena to That’s What I’m Talking About! Hello readers! I’m very excited to stop by That’s What I’m Talking About and introduce myself and my book review blog. First off, I have to tell you a little about myself, my favorite pastime is to get myself lost in a good story. Recommendations are a must for me as...

Bitter Blood Author: Rachel Caine Release Date: Nov. 6, 2012 Publisher: NAL The Morganville Vampires #13 ISBN: #978-0451238115 Genre: Young Adult, paranormal Format(s): Hardcover (404 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: For years, the human and vampire residents of Morganville, Texas, have managed to co-exist in peace. But now that the threat to the vampires has been defeated, the human residents are learning that the gravest danger they face is the enemy within… Thanks to the eradication of the parasitic creatures known as the draug, the vampires of Morganville have been freed of their usual constraints. With the vampires indulging their every whim, the town’s...

Blood Fever Author: Veronica Wolff Release Date: Aug. 7, 2012 Publisher: NAL Trade The Watchers #3 ISBN: #978-0451237033 Genre: Young Adult (Urban Fantasy) Format(s): Paperback (304 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME — EVEN IF HOME IS WHERE THE DEAD LIVE. It’s the start of the fall semester, and a new crop of Acari and Trainees has descended on the Isle of Night. Watcher training has intensified, and Drew has a new roommate named Mei-Ling. But Mei-Ling harbors a dangerous secret that drove the vampires to abduct her against her will. Drew knows...

Please welcome Wendy, who brings you today’s Guest Review of… Biting Cold Author: Chloe Neill Release Date: Aug. 7, 2012 Publisher: NAL Chicagoland Vampires #6 ISBN: #978-0451237019 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (352 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Turned into a vampire against her will, twenty-eight-year-old Merit found her way into the dark circle of Chicago’s vampire underground, where she learned there was more to supernaturals than met the eye – and more supernaturals than the public ever imagined. And not all the secrets she learned were for sharing – among humans or nonhumans. Now Merit is on the hunt, charging across the stark American Midwest...

Blazing the Trail Author: Deborah Cooke Release Date: June 5, 2012 Publisher: NAL Trade Dragon Diaries Trilogy #3 ISBN: 978-0451236821 Genre: Young Adult (Paranormal Romance) Format(s): Paperback (320 pages), E-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and Zoë Sorensson’s love life is heating up. Cute, loyal, and understanding, wolf shifter Derek is pretty much the perfect guy. He likes Zoë, and he knows what it’s like to have to keep a secret. Yet, Zoë can’t help but wish it was rebel rocker Jared asking her to the Valentine’s dance instead. But Jared’s too busy playing hot and cold with her heart, calling Zoë his dragon...

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